Dec. 27th Newsletter

 

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Mary Lou Benson – “Flight 2022 Instructions”

Secretary – Dana Daves

Treasurer – Sandy Olson

MANAGEMENT REPORT .. There was none today.

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Dana Daves gave Secretary report & it was approved.

Gordon Amos gave Treasurer’s report. It was accepted.

Lynn Stamp reported for Properties. If you use the new vacuum cleaner, it really DOES work .. be certain you have both ends plugged in. We were reminded when we have any activities in Friendship Hall to be sure to sweep floor after.

If you don’t have an RVE name tag, check with Donna Gabbert who makes these. We encourage folks to wear these.

Donna Gabbert puts cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684.

The board will cook Saturday biscuits & gravy breakfast on Jan. 8 & 15, Feb. 5 &12. Ed Tice & crew will prepare pancake & sausage breakfast Jan. 22 & 29, Feb. 19 & 26. Serving is 7 - 8:30 a.m. Bring your own table service. Price ?

Craig Daves, dance chair, reports 1st dance is next Monday, Jan. 3, 7:00– 9:30 p.m. with South Texas Ramblers providing the music. Admission is $7 per person. BYOB. Craig thanked all who moved tables & chairs for floor cleaning last Monday.

Marylyn Mason, urges all to attend the 1st entertainment of the season on Jan. 7, 7 p.m. Come enjoy Curt James. He is a local entertainer. Tickets are $8 pp. 50-50 draw will be held.

Looking ahead to January, don’t forget the Flea Market on the 14th. You can sign up for a table, $2 each. Don’t wait until last minute to get a table. Chair Lucy Johnson will return to park sometime next week. Lunch will be served .. pies needed. See sign up sheet on board.

Some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of Covid. Feel free to wear mask to any event/activity.

Chairperson Sharon said some have mentioned how much fun Pickle Ball can be. She admitted she has not played the game but is asking those who do know how to contact her.

Judy DeKoning has spoken to manager Jan about possibility of having WiFi into our large call. Would save on resident’s cell phone usage.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to today’s meeting. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Upcoming Events:

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Party in Friendship Hall, 6 p.m.

Jan. 14 – Flea Market, 8 a.m. to noon .. Lucy Johnson chairs, pies are needed (sign up on board).

Jan. 20 – “Flash Back for Fun” Dance, tickets available next Monday, Kathy Cochran & Ken Barnhartchair

Jan. 27 – Bean Feed, 4:30 p.m. $3 per person

Reach out to your neighbors. Tell them to attend

Monday morning meetings. Make them feel welcome!

Sign up if you wish to provide donuts for special occasion.

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up.

To help prevent conflicts all activities in big hall should be cleared through Club Secretary’s Calendar. Info will be given to Judi DeKoning for calendar she posts on back bulletin board.

Editor Mary Lou Benson sends info to news media to announce activities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Get written info to her 3 weeks before event please.

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name, address & phone number for the new park directory.

There were many beautiful Christmas decorations throughout our park. Club awarded $100 to top 3….$50, $30 & $20. Named 1st was Dave & Lucy Johnson, #93; 2nd was Ron & Terry Ruser, #416; 3rd was Sharon Bussinger, #212. Congratulations!

What a wonderful old-fashioned Christmas we had last Thursday. Over 20 golf carts participated in the parade. There were more cookies in Friendship Hall than an army could eat…hear we saved leftovers for New Year’s Eve Party. 😊 Thanks to all who attended in particular these ladies who planned the party .. Marylyn Mason, Judi DeKoning, Patty Shellito, Dana Daves, Kathy Cochran & Sue McLaughlin. Volunteers who step up are what makes Rio Valley Estates the fun park it is.

Santa came from North Pole last week to pose with 25 dogs & 1 cat for pictures. Was that fun or what?

Thanks to Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman and Bill & Jan Jones for planning the delicious dinner Christmas Day. As always, plenty of food & fellowship! Thanks from Gonnermans & Jones to all who helped in any way .. Jose & Margarita Ponce, Doug Hennigar, Paul Sprague, Ken Barnhart, Lynn Stamp & anyone we may have missed! An estimated 90 residents attended!

Wednesday Happy Hour is in card room through December. Bring snacks & your own beverage, 4 p.m.

With New Year’s Day falling on a Sat., please note no Dummy Rummy tournament will be held Jan. 1.

Chair Yoga begins after Monday morning meetings & Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Dana Daves leads?

Phyllis Branstetter showed mats made from plastic bags. These are comfy & warm, appreciated by those to whom they are given. Five mats & 3 adult quilts went to Way of the Cross before Christmas. If you know how to crochet or want to learn, contact Phyllis. Bags need to be straightened before being cut into strips, then rolled into balls to be crocheted. Volunteers welcome ..

We had a demonstration of what Couple’s Line Dancing is by Judy Shively this morning. Lessons will be on Thursdays at 10 a.m. after regular Line Dancing. Do not wear tennis shoes. A signup sheet has been placed in the main hall. First lesson is Jan. 6. The music is a slow song not fast like regular line dancing. For more info, call Judy at #12, 785-640-1444.

Anyone interested in golfing at Executive Course should find their own group. Time has changed to 11 a.m. start. We leave the park about 10:30 Friday morning, says Doug Novak. Doug asks players to record their score & turn it in to him at #259 before Monday morning. We golf just to have fun.

Here’s another chance for golfers to play. Vic Greenlee invites anyone to join our park group at Tierra Santa on Thursday mornings. We have standing tee time with car pools leaving park at 8:20 a.m. For more info, you may talk to Vic or Paul Sprague.

Attend the New Year’s Eve Party in Friendship Hall, says Judy DeKoning. Come at 6 p.m., BYOB & a snack. Cookies will be provided .. LOTS of leftover cookies. Tables will be set up for cards, games, etc.

Kathy Cochran & Ken Barnhart have plans in the works for a “Flash Back to Fun” dance party on Thursday, Jan. 20. Tickets will be available next Monday at $10 pp. You may reserve entire table or single. A DJ will provide music for listening & dancing. As for what towear .. ANYTHING GOES! Dig out what you’ve worn at previous sock hops & parties .. don’t go buy something new. Ticket cost includes meal & there will be prizes for best decorated tables. When this pair gets together, who knows what’ll happen? Some memories include speakeasy, Mickey Mouse Club, hobos, mouse races, 50’s, roaring 20’s, Beverly Hillbillies, the Clampetts, homecoming, drive in movies. This is a party you don’t want to miss!!

Maxine Topel announces Thursday, Jan. 27, residents should plan to attend Bean Feed. We’ll eat at 4:30 p.m. Tickets at $3 per person go on sale Jan. 3, 10 & 17

News editor requests WRITTEN notes for articles or items you wish printed in newsletter. Some items may be edited for content & size.

Newsletters are available mid-afternoon on Mondays by back door in card room. A few may be found in office area.

There are activities across the Valley all season .. but especially at Christmastime. You still have time to go to see the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. This is the 30th year this has been held. It is held Dec. 1 thru Jan. 2. There are live performances & train tours…or you can drive thru to see over 500 lighted displays

South Padre Island’s lights are beautiful. Thru Jan. 16, the Holiday Light Show is on display 6-9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Centre. Watch from the comfort of your car.

A couple of left over Christmas smiles ..

How do snowmen like their beer? In a frosted mug!

How does Frosty get around? On his ice-cycle!

Where do skunks like to sit during Christmas

church service? The front pew!

My favorite .. What goes ho, ho, ho, thump?

Santa laughing his head off!

GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG –

Dec. 21 – Margarita Ponce, Dave Cochran

Dec. 22 – Margarita Ponce, Doug Jass, Jose Ponce, Dave Cochran

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 4 –

Dec. 20 – Beverly Yancey, Jean Stamp 30205

Dec. 22 – Fran Hryniw, Jewel Kruckman 22290

Table of 6 –

Dec. 22 – Juanita Fisher, Jean Stamp, Judy Shively 36635

Dec. 24 – Bev Yancey, Darlene Bryant, Fran Hryniw 36345

CRIBBAGE –

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Dec. 21 – Janel Baker, Donna Gabbert, Fran Hryniw, Mary Lou Sirovy, Marge Reishus Dec. 26 – Virginia Baker, Karen Bolte, Vic Greenlee, Fran Hryniw, Jean Stamp, Judy Greenlee

DUMMY RUMMY – none this week due to New Years Day

EUCHRE -

GOLF – Executive – Dec. 24 

Henry Hryniw 35 Doug Jass 37

PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Dec. 18 –

1st – Margaret Davis 306 2nd–Sharon Bussinger265

Dec. 23 –

1st – Laurie Walter 318 2nd-Jewel Kruckman 308

SHUFFLING –

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER – Dec. 24 –

1st – John Quail 2nd – Judy Nordquist 3rd – Lynn Stamp

TIC – Dec. 22 –

1st – Sandy Novak 125 2nd – Marlene Prohaska 149

3rd – Doug Novak 167 4th - Bev Yancey 177

New Year’s Prayer for Family & Friends ..

May all your family and friends

who need miracles be blessed.

May whoever is feeling weak be given strength.

May all of those who have heavy burdens

have their load lightened.

May your New Year be filled with happiness & joy.

--Amen.

HAPPY 2022, EVERYONE!

 

 

Dec. 20th Newsletter

 RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Linda Palermo “a glass of water” compared to stress & worries ending with “You Raise Me Up” song

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

MANAGEMENT REPORT .. There was none today. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Dana Daves gave Secretary report & it was approved.

Gordon Amos gave Treasurer gave report. It was accepted.

Lynn Stamp reported for Properties. It was reported the purple Bissel vacuum cleaner, some 13 gal. white plastic bags & extension cords are missing. Has someone borrowed any of these items? It was reported a tote with electric cords is in back room.

If you don’t have an RVE name tag, check with Donna Gabbert who makes these. We encourage folks to wear these.

Donna Gabbert puts cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards this week to Larry & Carleen Basler, his sister passed away; and Mardel Blum who had surgery.

The board has volunteered to do breakfasts (biscuits & gravy) on Jan. 8 & 15, Feb. 5 &12. Ed Tice & crew will prepare pancake breakfasts on Jan. 22 & 29, Feb. 19 & 26. We look forward to Saturday breakfasts again. Serving is from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Bring your own table service. Price ?

Craig Daves, dance chair, reports 1st dance is two weeks from tonight .. Jan. 3, 7:00– 9:30 p.m. with South Texas Ramblers providing the music. Admission is $7 per person. BYOB.

Marylyn Mason, urges all to attend the 1st entertainment of the season on Jan. 7, 7 p.m. Come enjoy Curt James. Tickets are $8 per person. 50-50 draw will be held.

Marylyn reported a good show & attendance to enjoy the Cleckler Elementary students. Ticket sales amounting to $841 was given to them. They showed us the trophies they had won at Seguin so you know what we give them is used well.

Looking ahead to January, don’t forget the Flea Market on the 14th. You can sign up for a table, $2 each. Lunch will be be served .. pies needed.

Some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of Covid. Feel free to wear mask to any event/activity.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to today’s meeting. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

Donuts today were provided by Dave & Kathy Cochran.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

Upcoming Events:

Dec. 23 – Golf Cart Parade with old fashioned Christmas & white elephant exchange, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 24 – Set up table decs & table service after 1 p.m.

Dec. 25 – Christmas Dinner at noon, Gonnermans & Jones chair

Jan. 14 – Flea Market, 8 a.m. to noon .. Lucy Johnson chairs, pies are needed (sign up on board).

Jan. 27 – Bean Feed, 4:30 p.m. $3 per person

Reach out to your neighbors. Tell them to attend

Monday morning meetings. Make them feel welcome!

Sign up if you wish to provide donuts for special occasion.

Linda Palmero has placed 2 boxes in Friendship Hall for residents wishing to donate non-perishable items for RVE park workers. You may donate $$ instead if you’d rather. We know the workers appreciate the gifts.

There are many beautiful Christmas displays & decorations throughout our park. Club will award $100 to top 3….$50, $30 & $20.

TY to George Morgan who donated the Christmas tree on the stage in Friendship Hall.

Darlene Bryant & grandson Dan Bryant, #274, will be leaving Rio Valley Estates soon. She said “25 years ago today, Newt & I walked into Rio Valley Estates & it’s not easy to leave. Come see us at Bit O Heaven” That was about same time your editor & husband arrived here & they were the first couple I met when I went to pool room to play cards! “We will MISS you so much & will welcome you back to join us for games any time you want.”

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up.

Chair Sharon announced to prevent conflicts all activities in big hall should be cleared through Club Secretary’s Calendar. Info will then be given to Judy DeKoning for calendar she posts on back bulletin board.

Editor Mary Lou Benson sends info to news media to announce activities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Get written info to her 3 weeks before event please.

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name & phone number for the new park directory. He’s gone over Christmas but I’ve heard he plans to work on directory while he’s up north. 😊

If you missed having your furry pet’s picture taken with Santa, shame on you. 25 dogs & 1 kitty smiled broadly even when it began to rain. TY to photographer & former resident Carolyn Thomson who took the pictures & to Santa who traveled from the north pole. At $5 each participant receives a framed picture.

(editor’s error) .. 52 Card Bingo is at 1 p.m. on Sundays.

Wednesday Happy Hour is in card room through December. Bring snacks & your own beverage, 4 p.m.

Mary Lou Sirovy announced Bowling will begin Friday, Dec. 24, 10 a.m.

Single Deck Pinochle has been moved from Saturday nights to Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. We will play in the sewing room. Come join us.

With Christmas & New Years Day falling on a Sat., please note no Dummy Rummy tournaments will be held Dec. 25 & Jan. 1.

Dean Ricke announces twice monthly Pizza Parties begin in Jan. These are held 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 4th Wed. at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring Peter Piper mugs for free soda. Prizes are given.

Euchre players are needed says Mark Wieners.

Many ladies attended the Women's Wine Party last Tuesday. The Men’s Party on Thursday was cancelled.

Marylyn Mason invites residents to the Golf Cart Parade on Dec. 23. Line up at dog park at 5:30 p.m. Friendship Hall doors will open at 6:30. You may bring donated cookies & white elephant gift after line dancing. See sign up sheet for attendance.

Plan to attend NOON Christmas Dinner! Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman and Bill & Jan Jones are chairs. HAM, water, lemonade, plastic table coverings are provided. Each table of 12 should confer & bring what they wish to contribute…veggie, salad, relish, dessert. Each table should bring 2 meat platters & 2 meat forks for ham & their own place settings. You may bring a tablecloth/decorations after 1 p.m. on the 24th. Sign up by Dec. 20 at the back of Friendship Hall. TY to Sharon Sprague who helped new residents find a table.

If you would like to reserve a $2 table for the Jan. 14 Flea Market, sign up on sheet located on board in big hall. There is also a sign up for anyone to bring pies for the noon lunch following market. Lucy Johnson is chair.

Maxine Topel announces Thursday, Jan. 27, residents should plan to attend Bean Feed. We’ll eat at 4:30 p.m. Tickets at $3 per person go on sale Jan. 3, 10 & 17.

There are activities across the Valley all season .. but especially at Christmastime. One is the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. This is the 30th year this has been held. It is held Dec. 1 thru Jan. 2. There are live performances & train tours…or you can drive thru to see over 500 lighted displays. It’s worth the drive to Hidalgo.

South Padre Island’s lights are beautiful. Thru Jan. 16, the Holiday Light Show is on display 6-9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Centre. Watch from the comfort of your car.

GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG – Dec. 14 – Dave Cochran, Margarita Ponce Dec. 15 – Dave Cochran, Jose Ponce

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 4 –

Dec. 12 – Patti Lamp, Jean Stamp,

Catherine Donovan, Judy Shively 32775

Dec. 15 – Patti Lamp, Beverly Yancey 29985

Dec. 17 – Beverly & Jule (no last names shown) 34363

CRIBBAGE – Dec. 16 – Al Kruckman 679

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Dec. 14 – Marge Reishus, Ann Johnson, Phyllis Branstetter, Karen Bolte, Jean Stamp, Nancy Gonnerman Dec. 19 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Ann Johnson, Nancy Gonnerman, Darlene Bryant

DUMMY RUMMY – Dec. 18 –

1st – Patti Lamp 175 #2 – Del Telfor 183

3rd – Doug Novak 201 4th – Al Lenius 221

EUCHRE - (no date shown) –

1st – Dick Topel 46 2nd Del Telfor 45

GOLF – Executive –

PINOCHLE – Single Deck –

SHUFFLING –

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER - Dec. 17 -

1st – Arwin Van Wyk 2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – John Quail

TIC – Dec. 15 –

1st – Sandy Novak 129 2nd – Sandy Lenius 139

3rd – Patti Lamp 146 4th – Arwin VanWyk 175

Anonymous says ..

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take;

but by the moments that take our breath away!”

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Some thoughts about “Kindness” ..

“Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.” --- Henry James

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – Ian Maclaren

“I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.” – Mother Teresa

“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel in order to be tough.”

– Franklin D. Roosevelt

“There is no wrong way to perform an act of kindness.” – Catherine Ryan Hyde

“Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.”

– William Makepeace Thackeray

“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dec. 13th Newsletter

 RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Phyllis Branstetter “New Kid in Town”

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

Welcome to new & returning residents who arrived this week.

MANAGEMENT REPORT .. There was none today. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Dana Daves gave Secretary report & it was approved.

Treasurer Sandy Olson gave report & it was accepted.

Sandy gave Properties report. The board has volunteered to do breakfasts (biscuits & gravy) on Jan. 8 & 15, Feb. 5 &12. Ed Tice & folks from Iowa will prepare our breakfasts (menu not announced)  Feb. 19 & 26. Thanks. We look forward to our Saturday breakfasts again. Serving is from 7 to 8:30 a.m.

If you don’t have an RVE name tag, check with Donna Gabbert who makes these. We encourage folks to wear these.

Donna Gabbert puts cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684.

A card was placed in the hall for Donna Gabbert whose dog Heidi died this week. Sorry to hear this, Donna.

Craig Daves, dance co-chair, reports first dance is Jan. 3. Admission is $7 pp. Second floor cleaning will be done after next Monday meeting. Volunteers to clear hall?

Marylyn Mason, urges all to come enjoy Christmas music by the kids from Cleckler Elementary School this Friday, the 17th, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Admission of $5 pp will go back to them. Ladies who are filling bags for the children should be in hall Wednesday, at 8 a.m.

Some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of Covid. Feel free to wear mask to any event/activity.

Thank you .. Mark Kunkle & crew for meatloaf dinner; Linda Palermo for decorating stage; Harold & Shirley for providing donuts today. If you have been in Friendship Hall, I’m sure you have seen the beautiful decorations in every window. We have Dianna Bruce and Catherine Gibbs to thank.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to today’s meeting. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

Upcoming Events:

Dec. 14 – Ladies Wine Party, 3 p.m., Judy DeKoning chairs

Dec. 16 – Men’s Party, 3 p.m., Kathy Cochran chairs

Dec. 17 – Christmas Program by children from Cleckler Elementary School, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Dec. 18 – Santa Claus will be at Lot #420 for pictures with your doggie. Cost of $5 each

Dec. 23 – Golf Cart Parade with old fashioned Christmas & white elephant exchange, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 25 – Christmas Dinner at noon, Gonnermans & Jones

Linda Palmero has placed two large boxes in Friendship Hall for residents wishing to donate items for RVE park workers. These should be non-perishable. It was voted & approved to give the two park workers $50 each for Christmas gift from the Club.

We talked about Weslaco Police Dept. Toys for Tots & Judy DeKoning reports a box is located in the card room, unwrapped toys please. It was decided to donate $100 each to Weslaco Police & Fire Departments.

There are many beautiful Christmas displays & decorations throughout our park. We voted club pay out $100 to top 3….$50, $30 & $20. Maybe Nate would get someone from outside park to judge?

We nominated, voted & elected a new club chair & vice chair for calendar year (Jan. thru Dec.). Judy Nordquist will serve as chair; Sharon Sprague as vice chair.

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up.

Chair Sharon announced to prevent conflicts all activities in big hall should be cleared through Club Secretary’s Calendar. Info will then be given to Judy DeKoning for calendar she posts on back bulletin board.

Editor Mary Lou Benson sends info to news media to announce activities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Get written info to her 3 weeks before event please.

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name & phone numbers for the next park directory. He’s gone over Christmas but I’ve heard he plans to work on the directory while he’s in Illinois 😊

Wednesday Happy Hour is in card room through December. Bring snacks & your own beverage, 4 p.m.

Have you played Card Bingo? “It’s fun, come try it!” says Bill Jones. Bring 25 cents Sundays at 2 p.m.

Judy Shively chairs Hand & Foot Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Judy Shively will lead Couple’s Line Dancing with plans to begin in January.

Dean Ricke announced twice monthly Pizza Parties begin in Jan. These are held 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 4th Wed. at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring Peter Piper mugs for free soda. Prizes are given.

Bean Bags are being played at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays & Wednesdays with Jose Ponce as chair. Due to prep for wine party, this will be held outside tomorrow.

Euchre players are needed says Mark Wieners.

How about Pinochle players? Saturday, 6:30 p.m. in back room.

Thanks to Jan Delashmit who is playing piano for us during December. She will alternate after that with Cathy Probst.

Women's Wine Party is tomorrow, Dec. 14, at 3 pm.  Chair Judy DeKoning reminds those who wish to attend .. sign up so we have count for tables. Invite a friend and/or new park person.  Bring a bottle of wine, a wine glass in a gift bag & $3. 50/50 will be held. Dip making volunteers may drop off at #89 or in kitchen after noon.

Men's Party will be Thursday, the 16th, 3 pm.  Come and enjoy the comradery!  A drink, a bite, & fun on menu!  Please sign up so tables can be planned!  Bring your drink of choice, your own glass or container & $3.00. Chair Kathy Cochran said we need more numbers in order to hold this party .. so fellows .. please sign up!

Do you know “Santa Claus is Coming to Town?” Bring your doggie this Sat., Dec. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Lot #420 to have his/her picture taken with Santa. Cost is $5 for professional picture of your fur baby with Santa. You may pick up picture at Christmas party or after.

Marylyn Mason invites residents to a Golf Cart Parade on Dec. 23, 5:30 p.m. Following parade, an old-fashioned Christmas will be held in Friendship Hall with Jan Delashmit playing piano & Marge Reishus leading in song. There is a sign up sheet for attendance & residents may bring cookies. We’ll have white elephant exchange which though not mandatory, should be a lot of fun. Bring $5 (or so) gift. You get a ticket for drawing of a gift. After all names have been drawn, they will draw one more time & you can take gift from someone else. Gifts may be new or regifted items 😊

We have a committee for NOON Christmas Dinner! Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman and Bill & Jan Jones have volunteered. HAM, water, lemonade, plastic table coverings are provided. Each table of 12 should confer & bring whatever they wish to contribute…veggie, salad, relish, dessert. Each table should bring 2 meat platters & 2 meat forks for ham & their own place settings. You may bring a tablecloth/decorations after 9 a.m on the 24th. Sign up by Dec. 20 at the back of Friendship Hall.

We’ve received word from Vic & Judy Greenlee that all is well with them following the devastating tornadoes in Kentucky this weekend. Prayers for all affected.

News editor requests WRITTEN notes for articles or items you wish printed in newsletter. Some items may be edited for content & size.

Newsletters are available mid-afternoon on Mondays by back door in card room. A few may be found in office area.

There are activities across the Valley all season .. but especially at Christmastime. One is the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. This is the 30th year this has been held. It is held Dec. 1 thru Jan. 2. There are live performances & train tours…or you can drive thru to see over 500 lighted displays. It’s worth the drive to Hidalgo.

South Padre Island’s lights are beautiful. Thru Jan. 16, the Holiday Light Show is on display 6-9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Centre. Watch from the comfort of your car.

GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG – Dec. 8 Margarita Ponce, Dave Cochran

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 4 –

Dec. 6 – Jewel Kruckman, Fran Hryniw 31267

Table of 6 –

Dec. 8 – Beverly Yancey, Patty Lamp 46804

CRIBBAGE – Dec. 9 – Jewel Kruckman 672

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Dec. 5 – Darlene Bryant, Ann Johnson, Janel Baker, Marge Reishus, Catherine Donovan Dec. 7 – Ann Johnson, Jean Stamp, Mary Lou Sirovy, Jan Jones, Virginia Baker, Mary Lou Benson Dec. 12 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Jean Stamp, Janel Baker, Donna Gabbert, Ann Johnson, Darlene Bryant, Nancy Gonnerman

DUMMY RUMMY – Dec. 11 –

1st – Denny Argo 237 2nd – Tom Benson 246

3rd – Pam Brustkern 252 4th – Mary Lou Benson 257

EUCHRE -

GOLF – Executive –

PINOCHLE – Single Deck –

SHUFFLING – Dec. 7 – Henry Hryniw, Larry Pierstorff Dec. 8 – Henry Hryniw, Al RainH2O (sp?) Dec. 10 – Henry Hryniw, David Johnson

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER - Dec. 10 -

1st – Lynn Stamp 2nd – Judy Nordquist 3rd – John Quail

TIC – Dec. 8 –

1st – Darlene Bryant 133 2nd – Lynn Stamp 159

3rd – Dana Daves 171 4th – April Walling 183

Contributed from Fran Hryniw ..

Just a line to say I’m living, that I’m not among the dead.

Though I’m getting more forgetful & mixed up in my head.

I got used to my arthritis , to my dentures I’m resigned.

I can manage my bifocals, but God, I miss my mind.

Sometimes I can’t remember when I stand at the foot of the stairs.

If I must go up for something or come on down from there.

And before the fridge so often, my mind is filled with doubt.

Have I just put food away or come to take some out?

There is time when it is dark with my nightcap on my head,

I don’t know if I’m retiring or getting out of bed.

So, if it’s my turn to write you, no need for getting sore.

I may think I have written & don’t want to be a bore.

Remember that I love you & wish that you were near.

But now it’s nearly mail time so I must say goodbye dear.

There I stand beside the mailbox with a face so very red.

Instead of mailing you my letter, I opened it instead

Mondays newsletter

 RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Judy Nordquist

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

Chairperson Sharon asked folks who are new to RVE to introduce themselves. A hearty welcome to the Tuttles from Albia, Iowa at #26 and the Boltes from Tripoli, Iowa who are renting from Hover’s at #160.

MANAGEMENT REPORT .. We welcomed managers Dan/Jan O’Dell who told us they are thrilled Spectrum service in our park is a month ahead of schedule! Dan said “service is completely up & running”. Residents will receive info in mail box or can read in office. “If you are already a customer, you don’t need to do anything,” Jan added. “If you are new, you can call Spectrum. Tell them you are under bulk rate for RVE, give them your address & lot number.” Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Board Members -- Properties – George Morgan, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Vicki Davis, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact any board member. They sit in a group toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meeting.

Dana Daves gave Secretary report & it was approved.

Treasurer Sandy Olson gave report & it was accepted.

Lynn Stamp gave Properties report. He asked if everyone sold all their valuables on last Friday’s patio sale. The wheelchairs & other medical equipment from behind the stage were sold at over $100. Nativity is set up in front of hall & a light needed to illuminate it.

If you don’t have an RVE name tag, check with Donna Gabbert who makes these.

Donna Gabbert puts cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards this week .. Janice Philipp, former resident, undergoing chemotherapy in Minnesota; Maud Fisher fall, broken hip, surgery yesterday; Sally Hejlik, death of Gary; Norm/Catherine Gibbs, death of Norm’s sister-in-law.

Craig Daves, dance co-chair, reports first dance is Jan. 3. Admission is $7 pp.

Marylyn Mason, urges all to come enjoy Christmas music by the kids from Cleckler Elementary School Dec. 17, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Admission of $5 pp will go back to them.

Some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of Covid. Feel free to wear mask to any event/activity.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to today’s meeting. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

Upcoming Events:

Dec. 9 – Meatloaf Dinner, $10 pp, 4:30 p.m. social hour, serve at 5

Dec. 12 – Rio Grand Valley Concert Band, 3 p.m. in McAllen

Dec. 14 – Ladies Wine Party, 3 p.m., Judy DeKoning chairs

Dec. 16 – Men’s Party, 3 p.m., Kathy Cochran chairs

Dec. 17 – Christmas Program by children from Cleckler Elementary School, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Dec. 23 – Golf Cart Parade with old fashioned Christmas & white elephant exchange, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 25 – Christmas Dinner at noon, Gonnermans, Jones, Buustkern chair

Reach out to your neighbors. Tell them to attend Monday morning meetings. Make them feel welcome!

Linda Palmero has volunteered to place two large boxes in Friendship Hall for residents wishing to donate items for RVE park workers. These should be non-perishable.

We talked about Weslaco Police Dept. Toys for Tots & if we want to do this again this year. Judy DeKoning will check on this.

We will nominate a new club chair & vice chair next Monday for calendar year (Jan. thru Dec.), then vote the following Monday. If you nominate someone, check with them first as to whether they are willing to serve.

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up

Activity Calendars are posted on back bulletin board in Friendship Hall by Judi DeKoning.

Editor Mary Lou Benson sends info to news media to announce activities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Get written info to her 3 weeks before event please.

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name & phone numbers for the next park directory.

Wednesday Happy Hour is in card room through December. Bring snacks & your own beverage, 4 p.m.

Mark Wieners announces Euchre will begin tomorrow, Dec. 7.

Have you played Card Bingo? “It’s fun, come try it!” says Bill Jones. Bring 25 cents Sundays at 2 p.m.

Judy Shively chairs Hand & Foot Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Something “new” is in the works. Judy Shively will lead Couple’s Line Dancing once or twice a week. Tentative plans are to try it Tuesdays, 11 a.m. & Thursdays, 10 a.m. following regular line dancing.

Del Hickey at #282 has posted flyers about RGV Band Concert in McAllen next Sunday, 3 p.m. No charge, will take donations. Del plays trumpet in the all seniors band.

Thanks to Jan Delashmit who is playing piano for us during December. She will alternate after that with Cathy Probst.

Ladies, don’t miss the annual Wine-Cheese Party on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Chair Judy DeKoning says you should bring a wine glass in a bag & your favorite wine. You’ll go home with a different glass than you brought. Wine is served by men in our park. Two days later on Thursday, Dec. 16, is the Men’s Party. This is also held at 3 p.m. & chaired by Kathy Cochran. There are signup sheets for both events to help with food prep.

Tickets were being sold today, $10 pp, for Meat Loaf Dinner on Dec. 9, 4:30 social hour, eat at 5. Judi DeKoning said you may purchase entire table to seat 8-10 people. She & Kathy Cochran ask that you purchase your tickets soon. The Kunkles chair this event.

Marylyn Mason announced a Golf Cart Parade is planned on Dec. 23, 5:30 p.m. Following parade, an old-fashioned Christmas will be held in Friendship Hall with Jan Delashmit playing piano & Marge Reishus leading in song. There is a sign up sheet for attendance & residents may bring cookies. We’ll have white elephant exchange which though not mandatory, should be a lot of fun. Bring $5 (or so?) gift. You get a ticket for drawing of a gift. After all names have been drawn, they will draw one more time & you can take gift from someone else. Gifts may be new or regifted items 😊

We have a committee for NOON Christmas Dinner! Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman, Bill & Jan Jones, Pam Brustkern have volunteered. HAM, water, lemonade, and plastic table covering provided. Each table of 12 will confer & bring whatever they wish to contribute. If you don’t have 12, sign up anyway, others will see a table needing a few folks & will join you! You’ll need to confer with folks at your table on what each will bring, such as veggie, salad, relishes, dessert. Each table should bring 2 meat platters for ham & their own place settings. You may bring tablecloth & decorations after 9 a.m .on the 24th. Sign up sheets will be available middle of this week.

Newsletters are available mid-afternoon on Mondays by the back door in card room. A few may be found in office area.

There are activities across the Valley all season .. but especially at Christmastime. One is the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. This is the 30th year this has been held. It is held Dec. 1 thru Jan. 2. There are live performances & train tours…or you can drive thru to see over 500 lighted displays. It’s worth the drive to Hidalgo.

South Padre Island’s lights are beautiful. Thru Jan. 16, the Holiday Light Show is on display 6-9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Centre. Watch from the comfort of your car.

GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG –

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 4 –

Nov. 28 – Fran Hryniw, Juanita Fisher 29445

Dec. 3 – Beverly Yancey, Fran Hryniw 25200

Table of 6 – Dec. 1 –

Patty Lamp, Juanita Fisher, Pam Brustkern 35390

CRIBBAGE – Dec. 2 – Al Kruckman 700

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Nov. 30 – Maud Fisher, Ann Johnson

DUMMY RUMMY – Dec. 4 –

1st – Patty Lamp 202 2nd – Jean Stamp 218

3rd – Arwin VanWyk 262 4th – Carol Bedford 264

EUCHRE -

GOLF – Executive –

PINOCHLE – Single Deck –

SHUFFLING – Nov. 24 – Larry Pierstorff, Henry Hryniw

Nov. 30 – Larry Pierstorff, Henry Hryniw Dec. 3 – Jean Stamp, John Quail, Judy Nordquist. Henry Hryniw, David Johnson

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

TIC – Dec. 1 –

1st – Arwin VanWyk 133 2nd – Sandy Novak 178

3rd – Kathryn Ratliff 192 4th – Patti Lamp 206

Newsletter 11/29

Coming up this week is beautiful weather, cool mornings but 70's and 80 for highs in the afternoon.

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Mark Probst .. “How big is God? .. reading from Psalm 23 .. & poem “Footprints in the Sand”

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

Chairperson Sharon announced additional duties to those that appear in park directory. These include .. open with prayer or choose someone to do this, appoint someone to serve coffee/donuts at Monday meeting, and appoint nominating & auditing committees.

MANAGEMENT REPORT .. No one was present to give a report. Manager Dan O’Dell is having complete shoulder replacement surgery today. Prayers for a quick recovery. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Board Members -- Properties – George Morgan, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Vicki Davis, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact any board member. They sit in a group toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meeting.

Dana Daves gave Secretary report & it was approved.

Treasurer Sandy Olson gave report & it was accepted.

Mark Probst gave Properties report. A new nativity has been purchased by Lynn & will be put up soon. Patio Sale sign is going up today. Mark is taking recycling tomorrow & Paul Delashmit will take if pickup gets too full.

Here’s a good reason to wear your RVE name tags to all events. “If you are with me & someone comes up to us & starts talking & I don’t introduce you ..it’s because I don’t remember their name. Happens to Tom & me often. So please feel free to be a cool person & introduce yourself so I can then hear their name & pretend like I knew it the whole time!” – mlb

If you don’t have an RVE name tag, check with Donna Gabbert who makes these.

Donna Gabbert puts cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards this week .. Janice Philipp, former resident, is undergoing chemotherapy in Minnesota. Need Jan’s address? Give editor a call. It has been reported resident Gary Hejlik has passed away this past week.

Craig Daves, dance co-chair, reports all bands booked have agreed to come. First dance is Jan. 3. Admission is $7 pp

Marylyn Mason, Friday entertainment co-chair, said another act has cancelled. She & co-chair Lucy Johnson will be adding an act to replace the cancellation. The kids from Cleckler Elementary School are coming to entertain us with Christmas music Dec. 17, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Admission of $5 pp will go back to them.

Some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of Covid. Feel free to wear mask to any event/activity.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to today’s meeting. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

Reach out to your neighbors. Tell them to attend Monday morning meetings. Make them feel welcome!

We will elect a new club chair & vice chair Dec. 13 for the calendar year (January through December). If you nominate someone, it is a good idea to check with them first as to whether they are willing to serve.

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up.

Activity Calendars are posted on back bulletin board in Friendship Hall by Judi DeKoning.

Editor Mary Lou Benson sends information to news media to announce activities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC .. such as dances, patio & craft sales, flea markets, entertainment, etc. Get info to her 3 weeks before event. WRITTEN notes are helpful.

What a great meal & turnout we had for Thanksgiving Dinner! “Thanksgiving at RVE turned out to be more special than I could have imagined. At the beginning of our dinner, I shared my thought for the day was for us all to consider how we are given many gifts from The Lord & how we might consider sharing our gifts with others around us. Just about everyone showed me they indeed share their gifts. Thanks to all who helped.” – Chair Pam Brustkern You can read a complete printing of Pam’s thank you on our club’s Facebook page….RVE Winter Texans.

All said Thanksgiving Dinner was great .. and we thank Pam, Ken, Sue & Tim for organizing.

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name & phone numbers for the next park directory.

Wednesday Happy Hour is in card room through December. Bring snacks & your own beverage, 4 p.m.

Bean Bags begins Tuesday & Wednesday, 1 p.m. outside Friendship Hall.

Mark Wieners announces Euchre will begin next Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Texas Hold’em Poker has been removed from Tuesday activities. It is still held on Fridays at 1 p.m.

Park Patio Sale will be held outside units on Friday, Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to noon. This is your chance to make big $$$ .. so you can spend $$$ on other items you can’t live without. If you wish to use a table from our hall, please sign up on back bulletin board.

Tickets are being sold at Monday meetings for Meat Loaf Dinner on Dec. 9, 4:30 social hour & eat at 5. This replaces Lasagna Dinner we had previously. Judi DeKoning said you may purchase entire table to seat 8-10 people if you wish….cost is $10 pp. Kathy Cochran tells us there might be entertainment at the party!

Marylyn Mason announced a Golf Cart Parade is planned on Dec. 23, 5:30 p.m. Following parade, an old-fashioned Christmas will be held in Friendship Hall with Jan Delashmit playing piano & Marge Reishus leading in song. There is a sign up sheet for attendance & residents to bring cookies. We’ll have a “white elephant” exchange which though not mandatory, should be a lot of fun. Bring $5 (or so?) gift. You get a ticket for drawing of a gift. After all names have been drawn, they will draw one more time & you can take gift from someone else. Gifts may be new or regifted items 😊

There are activities across the Valley all season .. but especially at Christmastime. One is the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. This is the 30th year this has been held. It is held Dec. 1 through Jan. 2. There are live performances & train tours…or you can drive through to see over 500 lighted displays. It’s worth the drive over to Hidalgo.

South Padre Island’s lights are beautiful. Thru Jan. 16, enjoy the Holiday Light Show on display 6 to 9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Centre. You can watch from the comfort of your vehicle. The city’s 32nd annual Street Parade will be held Friday, Dec. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. Another popular holiday-themed event is the Island’s 33rd annual Boat Parade on Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. You will see boats of all sizes & there are multiple viewing areas throughout the route. Judging happens at Jim’s Pier. There are alternate dates for the parades in case of bad weather.

GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG –

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 3 –

Nov. 23 – Linda Palermo 10695

Nov. 24 – Beverly Yancey, Fran Hryniw 38194

CRIBBAGE –

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Nov. 21 – Ann Johnson, Nancy Gonnerman, Darlene Bryant Nov. 23 -Ann Johnson, Jean Stamp, Marge Reishus, Janel Baker Nov. 28 – Janel Baker, Nancy Gonnerman, Maud Fisher

DUMMY RUMMY – Nov. 27 –

1st – Jean Stamp 232 2nd – Sharon Sprague 245

3rd – Del Telfor 263 4th – Al Lenius 285

EUCHRE -

GOLF – Executive –

PINOCHLE – Single Deck –

SHUFFLING

TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER

TIC – Nov. 24 –

1st – Lynn Stamp 108 2nd – Beverly Yancey 181

3rd – Nancy Argo 196 4th – Craig Daves 199

Well, I didn’t know this ..some facts about the 1500s ..

Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May & they still smelled pretty good by June. Since they were starting to smell not so good, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor.

Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then the other sons & men, then the women & finally the children. Last the babies & by then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water!”

Houses had thatched roofs, thick straw piled high with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats & other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery & sometimes the animals would slip & fall off the roof. Hence the saying “It’s raining cats & dogs!” (bet you saw that one coming!)

There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a problem in the bedroom where bugs & other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts & a sheet hung over the top afforded protection. That’s how canopy beds came into existence.

The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, “dirt poor”. The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance-way .. hence, “a thresh hold”.

--to be continued another time (if you are lucky/unlucky)--

 

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.Accompanist – Cathy ProbstInvocation – 

Paul Delashmit “Be thankful all the time”, reading from Psalms followed by prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

Welcome back to everyone who just arrived this week!

MANAGEMENT REPORT .. None today

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Dana Daves gave Secretary report & it was approved.

Treasurer Sandy Olson gave report & it was accepted.

Mark Probst gave Properties report. TV in back room will remain as it is still being used. There is a computer monitor. Does someone still use that? The stool for kitchen was purchased, also tape for rug to avoid tripping. Mark said management no longer providesThanksgiving turkeys for park employees. We decided to provide one for each of them. Mark’s truck is available if someone will volunteer to haul recyclables while he is gone in Dec. Be careful as tailgate of truck is heavy.

Wear your RVE name tags. This will help you meet new residents & remember their names! If you do not know them, they probably don’t know you. Make newcomers welcome!

Donna Gabbert puts cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. No cards out this week.

Craig Daves, dance co-chair, reports all bands booked have agreed to come .. with first dance on Jan. 3. Admission this season is $7 pp. Vic has been hired again to clean floor. He will be cleaning this afternoon so help was needed to get Friendship Hall as empty as possible. A number of residents stayed after meeting to stack chairs & move tables. TY!

Marylyn Mason, Friday entertainment co-chair, said the kids from Cleckler Elementary School are coming to entertain us with Christmas music on Dec. 17, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Admission of $5 pp will go back to them.

Dana and Marylyn said they understand some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of Covid. They cannot ask if you’re vaccinated but if you are still concerned feel free to wear mask.

For interested dancers, our sister park Ranchero Village is holding a dance at their park Sat., Nov. 27, 7-10 p.m. Texas Turn-Around is playing. Our park is invited to join them.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to today’s meeting. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT ATTENDING MONDAY MEETINGS. IT’S THE BEST WAY TO BE AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON…PLUS GET FREE COFFEE/DONUT TO START YOUR WEEK!

Discussion was heard about whether to elect Club Chair & Vice Chair for entire calendar year .. Jan. through Dec. Secretary is selected by Chairperson. Chair Sharon Sprague read proposed bylaw change. This was approved. We will elect on second Monday of December each year …falls on Dec. 13 this season. If you intend to nominate someone, it is a good idea if you check with them first as to whether they are willing to serve.

Judy DeKoning --“The Hot Dog committee has been thanked but I want to shout a HUGE TY to all who attended Wed. Happy Hr. Hot Dogs. You supported the RVE Club as we move ahead after lost year. We were blown away at the success of the 50-50 which was a late addition. THANK YOU ALL!! and, thanks to the phenomenal cooks we have in our park!”

We’ll return to the card room for Nov. 24th Happy Hour as hall will be decorated for Thanksgiving. Bring snacks & your own drinks.

It was announced Saturday morning Dummy Rummy tournaments is a club activity .. but morning Dummy Rummy is not….thus not listed on calendar, Join in Dummy Rummy games about 8:30 each morning weekday, if you wish.

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Changes may be given to Judi.

After so many things were cancelled during the pandemic, activities are picking up for this season. We’re glad to be back to near normal again. Let’s have a fun season!!!

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name & phone numbers for the next park directory.

We hired Connie & Gloria to clean in kitchen. Others living in park helped them. Gloria is coming back tomorrow (Tuesday) & needing help. 8 a.m. A special thank you to Gordon & Joyce who spent considerable time washing windows & curtains in big hall.

Charity Quilting in the sewing room will start this Tuesday, 9 a.m. All are welcome .. you don’t have to be a quilter .. if you can tie a knot, come help!!

Bingo begins this Saturday, chaired by Catherine Gibbs. Cards are 50 cents each. Please don’t bring bills over $5. Henry says he’ll be ready at 7 p.m.

GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG –

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 6 – Kathryn Ratliff, Pam Brustkern, Fran Hryniw 41000

CRIBBAGE –

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Nov. 16 – Nancy Gonnerman, Maud Fisher, Marge Reishus

DUMMY RUMMY – Nov. 20 –

1st – Arwin VanWyk 227 2nd – Beverly Yancey 243

3rd – Sharon Sprague 267 4th – Del Telfor 278

EUCHRE -

GOLF – Executive –

PINOCHLE – Single Deck –

SHUFFLING – Nov. 19 – Dave Johnson Uber Larry 😊

TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Nov. 19 -

1st – Nancy Argo 2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – John Quail

TIC – Nov. 17 –

1st – Nancy Argo 142 2nd – Darlene Ales 156

3rd – Kathryn Ratliff 172 4th – Clarence Moore 177

Nov. 15th

 RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Sandy Novak gave us reason to think when she spoke about a “homeless man in church” .. followed by prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

Welcome back to everyone who just arrived this week!

MANAGEMENT REPORT .. there was none today.

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Board Members -- Properties – George Morgan, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Vicki Davis, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact any board member. They sit in a group toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meeting.

Treasurer Sandy Olson gave report & it was accepted.

Mark Probst gave Properties report. As suggested last week, a member of committee was asked to speak to management about possibility of office area being left unlocked later in the day. George talked to them & this will not be done. A new stool for kitchen will be purchased, possibly one that was seen at Walmart. The big tube TV in back room is not being used so will be disposed of. Mark will not be available to haul recycling items in Dec. His truck is available at #54 if someone will volunteer. He requests NO plastic bags. Be careful as tailgate of truck is heavy.

Wear your RVE name tags. This will help you meet new residents & remember their names! If you do not know them, they probably don’t know you. Make newcomers welcome!

Donna Gabbert puts cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards this week -- sympathy to family of former resident Mary Christensen as she has passed away; and “thinking of you” to John Norris as he & Dale left to go north for his medical treatment.

Dana Daves, dance co-chair, reports all bands booked have agreed to come .. with first dance on Jan. 3. Admission this season is $7 pp.

Marylyn Mason, Friday entertainment co-chair, said the kids from Cleckler Elementary School are coming to entertain us with Christmas music on Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Admission of $5 pp will go back to them. Volunteers are needed to help pack goodie bags for the children.

Dana and Marylyn said they understand some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of Covid. They cannot ask if you’re vaccinated but if you are still concerned feel free to wear mask.

Craig Daves is asking for volunteers following next Monday meeting .. to help move chairs for hall cleaning.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to today’s meeting. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 17 - $2 HOT DOGS FOR HAPPY HOUR, 4 p.m.

Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving Dinner, Noon .. Sign up sheet on back board in Friendship Hall .. HELP NEEDED WITH CLEANUP AFTER THE MEAL.

Dec. 3 - Park Patio Sale, 8 – noon

Dec. 17 – Christmas Program by children from Cleckler Elementary School, 6 p.m.

TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS, NEW & OLD, ABOUT ATTENDING MONDAY MEETINGS. IT’S THE BEST WAY TO BE AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON. BRING ANY COMMENTS TO BE HEARD 😊 CHAT WITH OTHERS .. GET FREE COFFEE/DONUTS TO START YOUR WEEK!

It was noted entire kitchen & in particular bottom cabinets need a good cleaning (critters ☹) Question was asked if management is responsible for spraying for bugs. A motion was made to hire someone to come clean kitchen. Maria Marin was suggested & will be asked.

More discussion was heard about whether to elect club chair for 2 months or for entire season. Judy DeKoning had created what would be the change in club by-laws & chairperson Sharon Sprague read this to club members present. After suggestion to elect chair for entire CALENDAR YEAR beginning Jan. 1 was made, we decided to review this proposed change next week, then vote in December. Current chair will serve remainder of 2021. Back to the drawing board, Judy!!

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up.

Dan Bryant has agreed to crush cans at back of Friendship Hall & is asking for volunteers to help.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Changes may be given to Judi DeKoning.

Editor Mary Lou Benson, Lot #103, sends info to news media to announce activities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, for instance dances, patio & craft sales, entertainment, flea markets, etc. Get this information to her at least 3 weeks before the event. Again, WRITTEN notes are helpful.

After so many things were cancelled during the pandemic, activities are picking up for this season. We’re glad to be back to near normal again. Let’s have a fun season!!!

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name & phone numbers for the next park directory.

Lynn Stamp chairs Friday afternoon (1-3 p.m.) Texas Hold-Em Poker. Texas Hold-Em is NOT held on Saturday evenings at the current time.

Don’t forget to sign up for Thanksgiving dinner on sheet in hall. Pam Brustkern & Ken Barnhart have volunteered to co-chair. Pam said if you know of someone not signed up, let them know. We’re looking for a good turnout! Sign up if you will be attending .. clean up help is especially needed, both on Wednesday after turkey carving & following the meal. Ken said bags are used in roasters so cleaning of those pans is relatively simple. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, ice tea & water will be provided with remainder potluck. If you wish other beverage, you may bring that. Covered tables will be set up on Wednesday so you may put out your table service Thursday morning. Thanks to those who have volunteered to prepare potatoes, gravy & dressing.

Happy Hour on this Wednesday, Nov. 17, will be HOT DOGS, cost $2 pp. For this week only, get together is in Friendship Hall. Tickets will be sold at door & includes dogs, buns, onions, condiments. There is a sign up sheet in back to get count.

Park Patio Sale will be held outside units on Friday, Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to noon. This is your chance to make big $$$ .. so you can spend $$$ on other items you can’t live without.

The Kentucky Derby Party has been cancelled due to Norby’s health situation. It had been planned to be held January 20.

News editor Mary Lou Benson requests WRITTEN notes for any articles or items you wish printed in newsletter. There is a clip on the front of steps if no one is home. She’s at Lot #103, phone 956-532-9665. Some items may be edited for content & size.

Your printed newsletter is available mid-afternoon on Mondays Find it by the back door in card room.. A few may be found in office area.

We send God’s blessings & many prayers

to John & Dale Norris who headed up north Saturday. John will be seeing doctors there.

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GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG –

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 4 –

CRIBBAGE –

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Nov. 14 – Donna Gabbert, Darlene Bryant

DUMMY RUMMY – Nov. 13 -

1st – Al Lenius 224 2nd – Sandy Lenius 255

3rd – Darlene Bryant 278 4th – Sharon Sprague 285

EUCHRE -

GOLF – Executive –

PINOCHLE – Single Deck –

SHUFFLING – Nov. 9 – Dave Johnson, Larry “Uber” Pierstorff Nov. 10 – Dave Johnson, Larry PierstorffTEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Nov. 12 –

1st – Lynn Stamp 2nd – John Quail 3rd – Jean Stamp

TIC – Nov. 10 –

1st – Mark Probst 151 2nd – Sharon Sprague 166

3rd – Al Lenius 172 4th – John Norris 181

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What I read on Facebook this summer:

All are anonymous quotes as far as I could tell ..

but I may have learned some from my grandkids!

-- mlb

“Life humbles you as you age. You realize how much time you wasted on nonsense.”

“I have decided I no longer want to be an ADULT. If anybody needs me, I will be in my tree house .. coloring & eating FRUIT LOOPS.”

“The most beautiful things in life are not things. They are people & places, memories & pictures. They are feelings & moments, and big smiles, hugs & laughter.”

Have a great week everyone !!

Newsletter, Nov. 8th

 RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Pam Brustkern –

“God is the source of all our blessings”

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

Welcome back to everyone who just arrived this week!

MANAGEMENT REPORT: There was no report today. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Treasurer Sandy Olson gave report & it was accepted.

Mark Probst gave Properties report thanking John Norris & Dan Laurence for finding space under stage for chair storage. Do we need sprayer in south sink of kitchen? Mark said there are items including four wheelchairs, shower chair, commode, crutches, walkers behind stage & wondered if it’s necessary we keep all of them. We decided to keep only one of each item; the rest could be put on upcoming park patio sale. He announced he will not be available to haul recycling items during Dec.; said his truck is available at #54 if someone wishes to do this. He requests NO plastic bags & said be careful when you use HEAVY tailgate of truck.

Wear your RVE name tags. This will help you meet new residents & remember their names! If you do not know them, they probably don’t know you either. Make them feel welcome!

Donna Gabbert puts cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. No cards this week.

Dana Daves, dance co-chair, reports all bands booked have agreed to come .. with first dance on Jan. 3.

Marylyn Mason, Friday entertainment co-chair, said the kids from Cleckler Elementary School have agreed to come. Date may be changed due to scheduling. Volunteers are needed for candy bag packing.

Both Dana and Marylyn said they understand some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may still be concerned about spread of Covid. They cannot ask if you’re vaccinated .. but if you are concerned feel free to wear mask. Please come support park activities!

Craig Daves, dance co-chair, has checked with the fellow who has done floor cleaning in Friendship Hall in the past. He will do this at cost of $50 per event. We voted to have him clean floor before Thanksgiving dinner & early in Dec.

Sharon Sprague is known as our “popcorn lady” .. she’d like volunteers to help with this.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to meeting today. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

Upcoming Events: Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving Dinner

Dec. 3 - Park Patio Sale, 8 – noon

Discussion was heard about whether to elect club chair for 2 months .. or for entire season. Entire season would basically be 6 months Nov. through April. Would we also want term limits? It appeared most felt entire season with no term limits would work. Judy DeKoning will create what would be a change in by-laws, to be presented at next Monday meeting….then more discussion before we vote per by-law rules.

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up.

Dan Bryant has agreed to crush cans .. but asking for volunteers to help him.

Dave Johnson & Jose Ponce have agreed to work with sound system at activities this season. We give a big thank you to Bill Hamlett for doing this in the past.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi DeKoning or Mary Lou Benson.

After so many things were cancelled during the pandemic, activities are picking up for this season. We’re glad to be back to near normal again. Let’s have a fun season!!!

Dave Johnson chairs Shuffling Tuesday, Wed., Friday, 8:30 a.m. New shufflers needed. It’s a great way to get acquainted. Anyone who has ideas for new games/activities should suggest them.

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name & phone numbers for the next park directory.

Don’t forget to sign up for Thanksgiving dinner on sheet in hall. Thanks to Pam Brustkern who has volunteered to chair Thanksgiving dinner. Co-chair is Ken Barnhart. Sign up if you will be attending .. so turkeys can be purchased. Turkey, dressing & mashed potatoes will be provided .. looking for a volunteer to make good gravy from the turkey drippings. Remainder of meal is potluck.

There will be regular Happy Hour this Wednesday & the day before Thanksgiving in card room, 4 p.m. Bring your own beverage & snacks to share.

Happy Hour on Nov. 17 will be HOT DOGS, cost $2 pp. For that Wed. only, get together is in Friendship Hall. Tickets will be sold at door & includes dogs, buns, onions, condiments. There is a sign up sheet in back to get count.

Park Patio Sale will be held outside units on Friday, Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to noon. This is your chance to make big $$$ .. so you can spend $$$ on other items you can’t live without.

The Kentucky Derby Party has been cancelled due to Norby’s health situation. It had been planned to be held January 20.

News editor Mary Lou Benson requests WRITTEN notes for any articles or items you wish printed in newsletter. There is a clip on the front of steps if no one is home. She’s at Lot #103, phone 956-532-9665. Keep in mind due to space .. some items may be edited for content & size.

Your printed newsletter (with any luck!!) is available mid-afternoon on Mondays Find it by the backdoor in card room..

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If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.

Take naps. Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water & lie under a shady tree.

When you’re happy, dance around & wag your entire body.

No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing & pout. Run right back & make friends.

Eat with gusto & enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.

Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.

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GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG –

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 4 –

CRIBBAGE –

DOMINOS – Mexican Train –

DUMMY RUMMY – Nov. 6 -

1st – Kathryn Ratliff 288 2nd – Denny Argo 295

3rd – Mary Lou Benson 319 4th – Darlene Bryant 327

EUCHRE -

GOLF – Executive –

PINOCHLE – Single Deck –

SHUFFLING –

TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER –

TIC – Nov. 3 –

1st – Donna Gabbert 160 2nd – Dana Daves 173

3rd – Sandy Lenius 189 4th – Mark Probst 192

“In the blink of an eye, everything can change. So forgive often and love with all your heart. You may never know when you may not have that chance again.” -- Anonymous

Have a great week everyone !!

Newsletter

 RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Person Sharon Sprague called the meeting to order at 9 o’clock. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Cathy Probst

Invocation - Darlene Bryant

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Jan and Dan introduced the new Assistant Mgrs. Bil and Annie Perkins.

Mgr. Dan said their mission is to establish a safe, secure, comfortable, fun place for us! Also that Spectrum is being installed and hopefully by the first of the year we will have free internet and basic cable, and if you choose to upgrade you will pay extra for that.

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Board Members -- Properties – George Morgan, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Vicki Davis, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact a board member. They sit in a group up toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meetings.

Wear name tags. This will help us meet new residents .. and help us remember their names! Mgr. Jan said they will be ordering badges for people.

Donna Gabbert asks you to call 956-968-6684 when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Donna, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Donna made 56 cards for folks this last year and a half

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

This is the FIRST park newsletter of the season. Editor is Donna Gabbert 956-968-6684, until Mary Lou returns, Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Please give her WRITTEN note of item you wish printed. Some may be edited for content/size. Give notes to Mary Lou at Monday morning meetings or you may deliver to her at Lot #103. There is a clip on the front of steps if no one is home.

If you wish something printed Valley-wide of an activity OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, give note to Mary Lou as well. Some news media (Winter Texan Times in particular) will only take items for winter Texan calendar from ONE person in the park. Mary Lou has done this for many years .. but if anyone else wishes to do this, jump right in, let Mary Lou know! 😊

New folks to the park, Pam Bruskern lot 3, from Iowa Harry & Deb Olshewski, D-9, from Canada, Harold & Shirley Mack, 157 from S.Dakota, Dan & Julie Laurance, 233, from Iowa

Miscellaneous Announcements

Some activities have begun Some include TIC tournaments on Wed. evening, Dummy Rummy tournaments on Sat. morning. Mexican Train, new time, 6:00

Dave Johnson chairs Shuffling Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 He encourages new shufflers to come see what this is all about. New shufflers needed! See schedule of activities on 1st page left of this weekly newsletter. If you’re new to the park, don’t be afraid to “jump in”. It’s a great way to get acquainted. Rio Valley Estates is known as the FRIENDLIEST park in the Valley! Anyone who has ideas for new games/activities should suggest them.

Dave Johnson #93 does park directories, he will need your name and phone nos. for the next park directory

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Editor thanks Judi for putting these up. Between that & what editor “remembers” from last season, names of chairmen are shown in left column, front page of newsletter. Let Mary Lou or Judi know of changes or corrections please! If you wish a copy as they update send an email to judideke@gmail.com, include your name and put Calenders in the subject line.

A big thank you to the gals who have decorated the dog park area with plants , a statue etc, very nice!

Several of the entertainers have cancelled this year, the gals are workimg on it.

We will have a Christmas program hopefully the little children from Cleckler Elementery school will return

Besure to sign-up if coming to Thanksgiving Dinner, there's a sign-up sheet in the hall.

Remember Church starts at 9:00 now

Al Lenius says Dummy Rummy starts Sat. at 9:00 a.m. , bring a dollars worth of dimes !!!

A Chairman is need fort Thanksgiving Dinner , you will get lots of help so don't be shy about volunteering!

 

Mark Probst says our icemachine is running ok now, thanks to George for fixing it, but the warranty has expired, hopefully we won't have any problems with it. Mark says the new chairs are too large to put under the stage so finding a place to store them is a problem, may have to put them somewhere in the back room. The new chairs cost $31.50 each , the old chairs were all sold.

 

Dances Craig and Dana Daves Chairs the dances and said all the entertainers for dances are all coming 1st dance is Jan. 3rd

Great News

 Okay Folksies as my buddy Aloyce would say,  We will have our first  meeting Monday November 1st at 9:00 a.m. with Donuts furnished by the Club at 8:30. Sharon Spague will Chair and Dana Daves will be our acting Secretary.

We will have a great Winter Season and lots of fun making up for last year. 

Are you all ready? Well, then come on down!

October 17th

 

A beautiful sunrise this morning. A cold front came in Friday night late, and this  morning it was a chilly 59 degrees. I believe yesterday it was a cool 57, but warmed up to near 80 as it will today!We've been waiting for a cool down for a long time, it hasn't been this cool since April!

Spectrum has been in the park, burying cable, I guess the cable has to go under each of those new concrete pads, and all through the 99's, quite an undertaking!! 

We've been enjoying the pool and jacuzzi, finally. The park looks very very nice.

Hoping our borders open for Mexico and Canada!!!The restrictions are supposed to be lifted some time in November, for vaccinated people to enter.

October 8th

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Friday Coffee and Donuts was well attended, Diane Bernier furnished them. Thanks also to Danny Bryant for making the coffee for all of us!

It was a beautiful morning , upper 60"s and last night was absolutely beautiful. Nice and cool.  but am afraid our cooler weather is not going to last too long, atleast for the next 7 days or so. Then back up to warmer temps. but one thing, those real hot temps won't last long with Fall just around the corner.

Wednesday evening Happy Hour going real good, some playing cards after. Also Wednesday "Tic" tournament has been most fun, only 3 tables but a fun way to spend an evening.

I was surprised to see the huge Spectrum trucks in the park. Hopefully that means we will  be getting our free internet and cable service soon. 

The pool looks so inviting, espeically when it's been closed for awhile!!! But I heard the Jacuzzi will be up and running and pool ready, possibly Monday. not sure of that yet tho.

Getting a little line dancing in on Tuesday mornings, we are all a little rusty. But starts coming back after a few times doing the different line dances.

Thanks to Judy Dekoning for putting up a temporary schedule for us. 

Elks Famous fried Chicken dinners start Oct. 24th. Their Sat. nights have been busy this Summer with excellent entertainment. Entertainers, Ron Mosher, Curt James, and Steven May. Each taking turns. On the 28th of Oct. all 3 will be entertaining with a German fest type meal. 

That's about all I know from our beautiful Rio Valley Estates Park

Donna

Sept. 23rd

 Good news, we now have new assitant Mgrs. Bill and Annie Perkins. We met them this last Friday. They will really be an asset to our park and great help to Dan & Jan.

Our former Assistant mgrs. Jim and Joyce are moving back to Oklahoma due to health reasons, Jim is in Rehab at this time.

This morning was the coolest morning since last April, well it seems like it,  we have had he hottest Summer I can remember and the most humid and lots of rain. We had  61 this morning and it got up to 88. The rest of the week mainly low 70's and highs low  90's and the best part of the lower temps is the lower humidity.

Very sorry to hear that Gary Schisel from Garner,Ia. passed away, they lived at 299. They had sold several years ago.

 Getting all the Palms trimmed up! They are doing a great job this time!!

Our hot tub is being worked on, They found lots of problems beneath the ground. 

Haven't started on the pool yet. 

We only got a little over .42 inches of rain from the storm that came close to the gulf. Mostly Cameran County and Padre Island got quite a bit of rain and some winds, we were very lucky.

Of course Football games going on across the street, enjoy hearing them. 

People still wear masks in stores here. 

Sept. 14th

 Beverly S. Talley, 84, of Mexico, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Noble Health Audrain Community Hospital in Mexico. 

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, at Arnold Funeral Home with Lindsey Yancey officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. 

Visitation is Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Beverly was born on Feb. 22, 1937, in Excello, the daughter of William F. and Dorothy Lee (Roberts) Smith. On June 27, 1954, she married John Wiley Talley at the First Christian Church in Mexico. He passed away on April 27, 2007. 

Mrs. Talley was a 1955 graduate of Mexico High School. She worked for Bobbie Brooks Garment Factory in Vandalia for 18 years and then in the Mexico Post Office for 12 years as a substitute mail carrier. 

Beverly was an avid line dancer and won many awards at the Missouri State Fair. She and Wiley rode their motorcycle all summer and took many trips on it with friends. They enjoyed winters in Weslaco, Texas and would always take their motorcycle with them. 

Mrs. Talley was a member of the Annie Arnold Circle of the King’s Daughters and a life member of Beta Sigma Phi. She was also a member of the Littleby Baptist Church and the Red Hat Club. 

Survivors include two children, Daniel F. (Carrie) Talley and Noralie T. Crow; four grandchildren, Joshua (Abby) Biggers, Lindsey (Josh) Yancey, Lucas (Christy) Biggers and Nicholas Crow (Jessica Arnold); eight great-grandchildren, Jude and Myles Yancey, Stella, Kade and Avery Biggers, Lacey and Wiley Biggers and Keegan Daughtery; one sister, Linda (Richard) Rivers of New Orleans, La.; one brother, Stephen (Judy) Smith of Mexico; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, Wiley, Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Michael L. Smith. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Littleby Baptist Church. They may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.

Online condolences may be left at www.arnoldfh.com.

Peg Hayelan

This is such a nice picture of Peg and Wayne Hayelan. From Rockton, Ill. Wayne passed away in 2014  I think, and we just received word that Peg has passed. She was here in the park last in 2019, I know forsure, and they spent 23 years here many at Lot #144.

 

August 24th

 It's been a long time since I wrote in my blog. I went to Iowa for a week and while there fell at a car wash and broke my arm and injured my lower back.  I used the park wheel chair and a borrowed cane to get around. Had to have groceries brought in and my dog has been at Debbies for more than 2 weeks now. Taking a long time to feel better.

Well, Park news, A  lot of mobiles have sold and younger folks buying them. You all got a letter about the free cable and Wi-Fi . dont have a clue when that will start, The Mgrs dont either. Also the pool will be shut down for repairs and Mgrs didnt know when that will happen 

Everthing is so green and grass growing fast. Tomarrow scattered thunder storms and this week end 20%. Next week 30 and 40% chance of more thunderstorms. We really had lots of rain this Summer. 

Tomarrow afternoon, Happy Hour and Friday donuts. 

Our Asst. Mgr. has been in the hospital, he is improving, and going to Weslaco Rehab. 

That's about it for now!

Donna

 

Obituary for Mary Koliba

Of the peaceful providence of Rosthern, Saskatchewan in Canada passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021 under the care of Solara Hospital in McAllen. She is reunited with her mother Agnes Neufeld and her father Issac Friesen and her son Daniel Unrau. She was the beloved wife of Eugene Koliba and mother of three children; Mary Verge, Katy Dunford, and Dick Unrau. She will also be remembered by her two brothers John Friesen and Jake Friesen and her sister Nettie Penner. When she wasn't playing her daily game of scrabble with her daughter Maria online, she enjoyed gardening and collecting jewelry. She was well known and will be missed dearly. The family will be celebrating her life in the Hall of Rio Valley Estates in Weslaco, Texas on Thursday, July 15 2021 at 1:00PM